Snorlax lay peacefully asleep in the center of the battlefield. Even the arena lights seemed to tremble faintly with its snores.
The one-ton giant lay on its back on the shattered field, its belly rising and falling steadily with each breath and a trail of drool hanging from the corner of its mouth.
Though it had merely fallen asleep, this was a genuine Psychic-type move. A special energy enveloped Snorlax, healing every bit of damage it had sustained.
"Luca..."
Watching Snorlax settle straight into a deep sleep, Lucario let its guard down a little.
After all, common Pokémon knowledge held that a sleeping Pokémon would not fight back. Even if someone mercilessly pummeled it, it would remain fast asleep.
If a Pokémon was not strong enough, Rest could become the final nail in its coffin. There were certainly cases of Pokémon being knocked out before they could wake up.
"Go all out! Hit Snorlax with everything you've got!"
Whatever the case, Snorlax was asleep now. Standing around would only give it an opportunity.
Lucario surged forward like a bolt of blue lightning, gathering Aura in its hands.
Just as the attack was about to land, Snorlax moved.
Boom!
With its eyes shut, Snorlax used Sleep Talk. Its plump body rolled aside with unbelievable agility, while Dark-type energy formed inside its mouth.
Snorlax, which had been lying on the ground sound asleep, sprang straight up like a Magikarp and lunged at Lucario with its jaws.
Lucario dodged in time, but a whole chunk of the arena disappeared.
Snorlax had bitten off a mouthful of dirt and turf. Judging by its expression, it did not taste very good, but it swallowed it anyway.
In the games, Sleep Talk manifested as direct damage, but in reality, it could manifest as a series of